From genetic testing, a patient learns that a specific medication can help a developing disease process. What does the nurse understand that genetic testing provided for the patient?

A. Biological marker
B. Phenotype
C. Translocation
D. Genotype


Answer: A

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A controversy has arisen in a hospital as to whether the LPNs should be classified as professional or nonprofessional

The administrators and managers at the hospital have made it clear that it is not their intention to disparage the commitment or competence of LPNs, but that they will be classified as nonprofessional caregivers. What is the most important criterion in making a distinction between the professional and the nonprofessional? A) The amount of independence and autonomy that caregivers have B) The amount of education that caregivers have completed C) The salary scale that covers a group of caregivers D) The caregivers' position in the hierarchy of the particular workplace

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The public health nurse works in New England during the winter months. An ice storm cripples the city, and electrical outages affect the power grid

Trees and frozen power lines are down throughout the city, and the timeline for restoration of power is 7 to 10 days. The management team should classify this occurrence as: A) An emergency B) A natural disaster C) Terrorism D) An accidental disaster

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Which option reflects a key aspect of the nonspecific body defense?

1. Recognition of antigens 2. Inflammation 3. Systemic response 4. Antibodies

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List six factors that can influence the pulse rate.

What will be an ideal response?

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